Keratoconus

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Keratoconus: Corneal Cross-Linking Summary

Keratoconus is a warping of the cornea that progressively distorts vision. It is strongly associated with eye-rubbing.

Keratoconus: Corneal Cross-Linking

If the keratoconus is progressing, surgical intervention is advised.

Keratoconus: Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL)

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Overview

Keratoconus is a condition affecting about 1 in 2000 people where the collagen fibres in the cornea are relatively loosely arranged and not tightly bound to one another as it would be in a healthy cornea. The result is that the fibres can slip over one another and cause a steepening (cone) of the lower half of the cornea. This leads to a reduction in vision, an increase in astigmatism and the introduction of aberrations that reduce the quality of vision. It typically starts in the late teens and early 20’s

Benefits

Stabilise the cornea

Stop the progression of the keratoconus

Can be combined with procedures to improve the vision

Candidates

Irregular Astigmatism

Blurry vision that glasses don't correct adequately

Glare / haloes / starburst

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How to stop rubbing your eyes

Break the eye-rubbing habit

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